College Prep - Intro to Business Careers - Finance and Consulting
Students will receive insights into what a career in business looks like, specifically in finance and management consulting.
With 10+ years of experience in these industries, my goal is to help students discover the world of business
What's included
1 pre-recorded lesson
1 week
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
Hi everyone! I'm excited to introduce you to College Prep: Introduction to Business Careers. This informative, self-paced single lesson is designed to provide high school students an in-depth look into three of the most in-demand and popular career paths in the business world. 1. Inside This Lesson In this self-paced, 45-minute lesson, we will explore exciting career opportunities in finance and consulting, two of the most sought-after fields for college graduates. We'll cover: Investment Banking: Understand the basics of investment banking and what the day-to-day work involves. Management Consulting: Learn about the role of a management consultant and the types of projects they work on. University Endowment Investing: Get insights into the world of investing at a university endowment. I'll share real-life examples from my own experience in strategy and investments, and discuss the courses and skills necessary to break into these industries. The main goal of this course is to help you determine if a career in business excites you and, if so, how to prepare for a successful journey to becoming an analyst post-college. 2. Lesson Format This is a self-paced lesson that allows you to learn at your convenience. Once enrolled, there will be a link to YouTube on the class post, where I'll be presenting through engaging PowerPoint slides with video commentary in the corner of each slide. While this lesson is a recording, I encourage you to reach out with any questions you may have—I will reply within 24 hours. 3. Lesson Structure Here’s a breakdown of what we’ll cover: 1. Introduction and Objectives: Setting the stage for what you’ll learn. 2. Investment Banking: An overview of the field and typical daily tasks. 3. Management Consulting: Insights into sample projects 4. Endowment Investing: Understanding how universities invest and how an analyst plays a role 5. Personal Experience: Sharing projects from my career in corporate strategy and investments. 6. Preparation: Essential college courses, hard and soft skills needed to succeed in the business world.
Learning Goals
This lesson will help students decide whether a business or economics degree in college is something they would be interested inStudents will get a sneak peek of what is needed to enter and achieve in these industries and what they should learn or gain experience in during college
Syllabus
1 Lesson
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Intro into Business Careers: Finance and Consulting
This lesson provides an overview into a career in finance and management consulting and guidance and tips on what students can do in high school and college to get there.
We will go in-depth on each of these three career tracks, what students should be aware of or prepare for, and key skills needed.
We will also go over a few actual live projects that I've worked on
The recording class will be on YouTube. Please go to the class' post and click on the link to YouTube. Other Details
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have 10+ years of work experience, including 9 years in investments, 2 years in corporate strategy, and 1+ year in strategy & operations at a major tech company with the Office of the CEO.
I am also an angel investor in startups and VC funds.Reviews
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Ages: 14-18
